Billy Idol - Kings & Queens of the Underground

[Fire breath]

I only know the hits from Billy and I like them in a way that you would sing along and have fun when Rebel Yell or White Wedding comes on the radio or something so I have no expectations for this album but every single song on youtube I have heard from this album has been awesome. Every single fucking damn one!

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLnsvoCj3vL9nvT28adgkfyBttT8lT9EIv - play all

Fave song is Postcards from the Past. A tribute to Rebel Yell and White Wedding. The title track is an amazing ballad. What a comeback from Billy!

 

[General Zod]

I'm not sure if it's because Idol's voice instantly taps into some nostalgic vein, but that song is pretty sweet. Definitely going to check out the album. Thanks for the recommendation.

Edit: Yeah... great song.

 

[KingsGene]

BILLY IDOL TO EMBARK ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN JANUARY 2015

Billy Idol will embark on a theatre tour of the US and Canada in January and February of 2015. The North American tour, which begins January 21st in New Orleans, is the latest leg of Idol's Kings & Queens Of The Underground Live world tour that includes previously announced shows in Europe in November 2014.

Oklahoma’s Broncho, who recently released their new album, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman, will appear as special guest on all shows.

January
21 - House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA
22, The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
24 - Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, PA
25 - Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
28 - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
31 - Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA

February
3 - Metropolis, Montreal, QC
4 - Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
7 - Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL
9 - Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
12 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
13 - Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
15 - The Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
18 - The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA

Billy Idol released Kings & Queens Of The Underground, his first new album in almost a decade, on October 21st. The album is released on Idol's own BFI Records, via Kobalt Label Services.

Billy has partnered with Billboard.com to premiere the first episode of the behind-the-scenes web series for the new album. Watch the revealing Billy Idol - Kings & Queens Of The Underground - Episode #1, below:

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Kings & Queens Of The Underground was primarily produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs, including the anthemic lead single, “Can’t Break Me Down”.

The artwork for Kings & Queens Of The Underground was designed by street artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey.

 

[Jasonic]

So I guess his whole "cyberpunk" angle in the 90s didn't pay the bills???